Luka Donċić, Dereck Lively II Headline Mavericks' Injury Report Before Suns Matchup
Luka Dončić and Dereck Lively II headline the Mavericks' injury report ahead of their matchup against the Suns. Get the latest updates on DallasHoopsJournal.com.
PHOENIX — Luka Donċić is managing a left calf injury he suffered during the second quarter of the Dallas Mavericks’ 105-99 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday afternoon.
With a left calf strain designation, Dončić is listed as out on the Mavericks’ injury report for Friday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns. The team didn’t practice going into a back-to-back on the road, but he underwent an MRI on Thursday.
It remains to be seen how long Dončić will be sidelined or the severity of his injury. More information will be available based on the results of the MRI.
Donċić isn’t the only Mavericks player who sustained an injury on Wednesday. Dereck Lively II is questionable to play against the Suns due to a left hip contusion. He was visibly bothered by the injury late in the game after a hard fall but played through it to the best of his availability.
Danté Exum remains out as he goes through the complete process of returning wrist surgery. He underwent the procedure after suffering the injury in training camp. His return could help the Mavericks overcome not having Dončić, depending on how long the Slovenian superstar is sidelined.
The Mavericks removed Jaden Hardy and Brandon Williams from their injury report. While Hardy did not play on Christmas Day, he was active. He remains an option if more guard play is required beyond Kyrie Irving and Spencer Dinwiddie.
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